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Civil Rights Laws in Colorado.

Colorado civil-rights practice combines federal constitutional and statutory claims with the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA), which covers employment, housing, and public accommodations. The Colorado Civil Rights Division enforces CADA; federal Title VII, ADA, ADEA, § 1983, and the federal Fair Housing Act remain central drivers alongside state statutes.

Last verified: 2026-04-17

State law

Statute of Limitations

Administrative and court deadlines vary by claimC.R.S. §§ 24-34-301 et seq.; federal civil-rights statutes

Colorado civil-rights claims do not follow one universal deadline. CADA employment claims generally begin with a charge to the Colorado Civil Rights Division or EEOC within strict filing windows; § 1983 claims borrow Colorado’s personal-injury limitations period.

State law

Key Colorado Statutes

Colorado Anti-Discrimination ActC.R.S. §§ 24-34-301 et seq.

CADA prohibits discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations, and other covered areas based on protected classes, with administrative enforcement through the Colorado Civil Rights Division.

Federal Civil Rights Statutes42 U.S.C. §§ 1981, 1983, 2000e et seq.

Many Colorado civil-rights cases run through federal civil-rights statutes — including § 1983 for state-actor misconduct and Title VII for employment discrimination.

State law

Official Sources

Colorado Civil Rights DivisionU.S. Equal Employment Opportunity CommissionColorado Legislature — Revised Statutes

Not Legal Advice

This page summarizes publicly available statutes and rules for informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice, and no attorney-client relationship is created by viewing this content. Laws change — always verify with the primary source or consult a licensed attorney in Colorado.

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